Welcome to Elkem

Innovation in Elkem

Future oriented and ambitious innovation strategy has been the foundation for Elkem’s development and success throughout more than 110 years. Ever since Sam Eyde established Elkem in 1904our core activity has been to develop new products, markets and production methods.

Processes and products

Elkem's core expertise includes knowledge of controlling processes that involve very high temperatures and accurately determining the chemical content of materials so that they precisely match customer needs. Additionally, Elkem is a world leader when it comes to the production of carbonaceous materials, which is crucial when silicon is to be extracted from quartz. Elkem's processes are energy intensive and efficient operations require a continuous focus on energy efficiency.

Career

Elkem has several programmes for students and recently graduated candidates.

Corporate social responsibility

Elkem has a strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible business behaviour. Corporate social responsibility forms an important part of Elkem’s business culture.

Business areas

Silicon Materials

Elkem Silicon Materials is Elkem’s largest business area and one of the world's leading suppliers of metallurgical silicon and microsilica. We deliver special products to customers in the chemical, solar, electronics, aluminium, construction, refractory and oilfield industries worldwide.

Silicones

Bluestar Silicones is one of the foremost fully integrated silicone manufacturers in the world.

Foundry Products

Elkem Foundry Products is the leading metal treatment solution provider to the cast iron industry and a supplier of high quality special ferrosilicons to the steel industry. Our products, supported by our experienced technical service teams, provide innovative solutions for iron foundries and steel mills worldwide. The car industry, pipe producers and engineering companies are our important customer categories.

Carbon

Elkem Carbon is a world leading supplier of carbon electrode materials, lining materials and specialty carbon products to metallurgical processes for the production of ferro-alloys, base metals and primary aluminium. Our facilities are located near all major markets.

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The road to climate neutral metal production

By replacing fossil coal with charcoal as chemical reduction agents in our production process, Elkem will take a significant step towards our goal of cutting 40 per cent of our CO₂ emissions by 2030 and, ultimately, towards our long-term goal: carbon neutral production of silicon and ferrosilicon.